Deadline Date: Ongoing
Applicants are now submit applications to secure funding for developing space-enabled applications and services through proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects.
The programme focuses on reducing technical and market risks through proof-of-concept studies, validating space-based service concepts, developing minimum viable products, engaging users, confirming technical feasibility and economic viability, supporting pilot projects in real operational environments, demonstrating value propositions, enabling customer integration and testing, achieving early sales, and progressing toward full commercialisation of space-enabled solutions.
The Open Call provides funding for two types of activities, including proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects. Proof-of-concept studies aim to identify business opportunities for space-based applications, assess initial customer interest, and validate technical feasibility through MVP development. These studies are expected to confirm both technical and economic viability while building early customer traction.
Pilot projects focus on the integration and real-world testing of developed services or applications with target customers. These projects begin with confirmed feasibility, established partnerships, and a clear commercialisation strategy, and aim to achieve operational services supported by key customers, generate initial sales, and demonstrate a clear pathway to market deployment.
Funding support under this call varies depending on the activity type. Proof-of-concept studies may receive co-funding of up to 600,000 euros based on eligible costs, while pilot projects are assessed on a case-by-case basis with funding also limited to eligible costs.
Eligibility for the programme extends to companies and organisations based in participating Member States subscribing to BASS, as well as cooperating or associate Member States that have declared participation. Applicants must demonstrate readiness to develop and commercialise space-enabled services within their target markets.
This initiative supports innovation in space-enabled technologies by bridging early-stage concepts with real-world applications and commercial deployment opportunities.
For more information, visit ESA Space Solutions.
